I need help asap, please ! 5+(−3)(6x−5) simplify this
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
5+(−3)(6x−5)
Simplify
Solution:
In order to simplify the equation, we must first distribute -3 to each value inside the parenthesis, and then we combine similar terms.
= 5 + (-3)(6x -5)
= 5 + (-18x + 15)
= 5 - 18x + 15
= -18x + 20
If we are asked to solve for x, we simply need to transpose -18x to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a value, the sign changes.
18x = 20
Divide both sides by 18 in order to determine x.
18x/18 = 20/18
x = 10/9
Final answer:
Simplified form= -18x + 20
x = 10/9